Flashcards: ETHIKOS 3

Which should not be part of the group?

intellectual desire, aesthetic desire, physical desire, relative desire

A childless couple decided to try Artificial Insemination to resolve their deformities and not to be a slave of natural defect. The couple considered the long-term effect of having a child than to remain slave of natural defect. What ethical theory did the couple consider in making their decisions?

Juana considered the practical and useful benefits of her decisions instead of the his duty and obligation to do such act. What ethical theory did Juan consider in her moral decision?

Aristotle's humanistic philosophy considers self-realization as the fulfillment and actualization of the three-fold nature of the person. Which of the following is not included in Aristotle's concept of three-fold nature of the person?

Referring to the ethical theories, which should not be part of the group?

Aristotle, Plato, Virtue, St. Thomas Aquinas

A mother gave birth to a baby with severe deformities, she opted for multiple operations. His friend considered her act as immoral because it goes against the course of nature. What ethical theory did her friend apply in giving her judgment?

There is absolute morality for a hedonist.

Which should not be part of the group?

Control, Patience, Epicureanism, Stoicism

Juan, a student of Mathematics, believes that there can be morality without the inclusion of God. Juan may consult moral philosophy or ethics because:

Juan, a Filipino, condemns same sex marriage. He argued that it is against the Filipino beliefs and practices. What theory properly justifies Juan's claim?

Ethics and etiquette are the same terms and may properly be used interchangeably

Which should not be part of the group?

Culture, Historic Period, Desire, Group of People

The following present an absolute morality except:

Juana, a nurse, provides her service to the COVID patients despite the threat to her life and health. Her mother discouraged her and asked her to just stay at home since she’s not receiving enough salary. Juana still continued helping COVID patients as a nurse. For her, it is part of her duty as a nurse. What ethical theory best justifies Juana’s decision?

Under natural law ethics, why is abortion not morally justifiable?

Which should not be part of the group?

Duties, obligations, Immanuel Kant, relativism

Deontology is also known as Duty Ethics while Pragmatism is also known as___

Juan said that his christian belief should be respected as he also respects the beliefs of other religion. He claims that there is no absolute and universal morality. He believes that this ethical theory teaches not only non-universlity of morality but aslo respect. What is the ethicsl theory?

Which are the two (2) ethical theories that consider the beneficial effect/s of an act in justifying a decision ?

Marie gave up his possessions and properties and donated them to the poor. When asked for the reason, she said material possessions are momentary. She aimed for mental peace and desired to attain apatheia. Marie's claim is consistent with ___.

Lolo Jojo is seriously ill. His family has no more money to support his hospitalization. Tintin decided to end his grandfather’s suffering through euthanasia since they cannot financially support their grandfather. Her sister, Joana, did not agree with her considering it is against fifth commandment. Jaja decided to end his grandfather’s suffering since it has more desirable effects than negative effects and it is financially beneficial to them. Who among

them is a utilitarian in making decision?

Einstein said: “I consider ethics as purely human concern with no superhuman

authority.” What ethical theory is manifested in his statement?

In an interview in ANC last August 12, 2020, Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco said: "Maaga kami nagsara....Alam ko na maraming kabuhayan at trabaho ang naapektuhan pero namili po kami, ekonomiya ba or kalusugan. Siyempre pinili namin ang kalusugan. Ang kabuhayan, kaya namin sinara ito, kasi alam namin na matutulungan namin ang mawawalan ng trabaho or negosyo. Pero kapag nawalan ng buhay, mahirap nang ibalik iyon." What ethical theory may support her decision?

Hedonism: All-out satisfaction of desires;

“The state without justice is merely a band of robbers, writ large. There can be no true law

without justice.”- St. Augustine

“The law if any point departs from the law of nature, it is no longer a law tbut a perversion of

the law."- St. Thomas Aquinas

It refers to love, one’s care, concern, and kindness to others, which is unconditional.

This ethical theory considers good all that serves life and evil all that serves death. It abhors vices like too much alcoholism, smoking, and drug abuse

For St. Thomas Aquinas, preservation of life is a natural inclination built in our nature. What moral issue is not closely related to this philosophy?

For Aristotle, goodness is in us all potentially. This philosophical idea implies that:

In an interview in ANC last August 12, 2020, Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco said: "Maaga kami nagsara....Alam ko na maraming kabuhayan at trabaho ang naapektuhan pero namili po kami, ekonomiya ba or kalusugan. Siyempre pinili namin ang kalusugan. Ang kabuhayan, kaya namin sinara ito, kasi alam namin na matutulungan namin ang mawawalan ng trabaho or negosyo. Pero kapag nawalan ng buhay, mahirap nang ibalik iyon." In view of St. Thomas Aquinas philosophy, what natural inclination was considered by

Governer Cayco?

Virtue as Golden Mean in Aristotle's philosophy means that:

For both Plato and Aristotle, what is the highest part of the soul that must govern the person?

In view of St. Thomas Aquinas, Republic Act No. 11479 or Anti Terror Law may be classified as:

The philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that human beings have a natural inclination of propagation of species. What social issues is closely related to this philosophy?

According to St. Thomas Aquinas, Divine Law comes directly from God through revelation. Which of the following is God’s means of revealing Divine Law?

Which of the following is true about Aristotle’s philosophy?